2025-08-01T10:51:20-07:00 2024-12-31 561688300 Foard and Company PA 1347 Harding Place Charlotte NC 28204 990 2024-01-01 562170625 Dress for Success Charlotte DRES 7045257706 500-A Clanton Road Charlotte NC 28217 Sharai Lavoie Treasurer 2025-08-01 true true Garrett Summers P02001620 7043721515 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Emily Jensen Wheeler 1103702 false X charlotte.dressforsuccess.org X 2000 NC A womens advancement center, the mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to thrive in work and in life. Programs and services include job preparedness, including interview and workplace attire, job acquisition, employment retention and advancement, IT access, support and training, financial literacy, and mental and physical health and wellness. 12 12 9 612 0 743093 570129 0 36334 46713 5723 437467 785150 1054309 34443 37031 0 417029 675675 0 199956 234296 249406 685768 962112 99382 92197 1626199 1685844 46414 13862 1579785 1671982 A womens advancement center, the mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to thrive in work and in life. Programs and services include job preparedness, including interview and workplace attire, job acquisition, employment retention and advancement, IT access, support and training, financial literacy, and mental and physical health and wellness. false false 428357 Professional Womens Group (PWG): A membership-based association that meets monthly to network, retain employment and advance careers, the PWG strives to teach members about workplace communication, corporate culture, financial literacy/wealth building, balancing family and work, and more. Membership grew by nearly 38% in 2024. Mental Health and Wellness programming continued to be offered in these meetings and to all members throughout the year. Going Places Network (GPN): A specially-designed program for chronically unemployed and underemployed, GPN provides a curriculum that blends a proven methodology to improve the career prospects of unemployed and underemployed women and helps these women gain professional skills, accelerate their job searches and build confidence through weekly training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. Virtual and in-person programming currently meets twice a week over a 4-week period. Once employment is secured, clients are invited to enroll in the Professional Womens Group program where clients report earning $20,000 -$50,000+ annually.Career Center: A fully equipped business office for clients to use on their own and/or to meet with HR and Recruiting professionals for job search support and instruction including: rsum and cover-letter writing; Internet, email, and social media as job search tools; job placement software; mock interviews; and professional workshops on a wide variety of leadership and development topics designed specifically for women entering the workforce and advancing their careers. 60 clients (unduplicated) utilized the Career Center in 2023. We continued our partnerships with Google and AARP to help clients increase their economic security by giving them the digital essentials they need to find and secure jobs, change careers, and explore entrepreneurship. 52 units of service were offered through these programs.Financial Education: A curriculum developed with banking partners across Charlotte, providing education on: Financial Wellness, Emotions and Spending, Basic banking and budgeting, Credit and Debt Management, Investments and Retirement Planning; Workplace Benefits; Taxes, among other topics, including managing during times of crisis. 93 units of service were provided to clients through this program in 2024.Entrepreneurship : In partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners, Dress for Success Charlotte launched a 12-week, cohort-based entrepreneurship program in 2024. This program provided one-on-one mentorship from women business owners; curriculum on building business plans, marketing strategy, and financial investment; and resulted in $2000 of seed funding for one pitch competition winner. Community Outreach Events: Collaborating with other nonprofit organizations, Dress for Success Charlotte developed responsive programs and services to meet the needs of the community. These programs provided families, veterans and military spouses, high school students, and other clients access to services, resulting in 140 units of service. 37031 37031 Interview and Employment Suiting: Overall, more than 677 women utilized workforce development programs and services in 2024. Of those, 581 women (unduplicated) participated in this program in 2024. Offered free of charge, this program provides two complete interview outfits, including shoes and accessories, and when she secures employment, she will receive up to five outfits for an instant working wardrobe. This service is often the first point of contact for those seeking job preparedness and job acquisitions services. 465388 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 2 0 true 9 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true true false X X Kerry Barr O'Connor 7045257706 500-A Clanton Road Charlotte NC 28217 Kerry Barr O'Connor Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 127500 0 1900 Emily Wheeler Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 123817 0 2237 Wendi Boddy Imm. 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Clothing 37874 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Once the Form 990 is completed by the accounting firm, it is distributed to the Board of Directors for review and discussion. If a representative from the accounting firm is not available to review the draft during a board meeting, the Treasurer of the organization will review with the Board of Directors. The Board will vote to accept or amend the Form 990 prior to its approval and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors reviews the conflict of interest policy annually. In the event of a potential conflict, the issue is referred to theChair and that person recuses themselves from all discussion and/or vote on the matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Executive Director's performance is reviewed annually and compensation is determined by the Board of Directors. The salary range ispulled from local and national data, non-profit salary surveys, and Dress for Success affiliates. Any increases are discussed and approved bythe full board and documented. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.